Porsche 356 1600 1956 specs
General information
Model: | Porsche 356 1600 |
Year: | 1956 |
Category: | Small city/economy cars |
Manufacturer: | Porsche |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Boxer, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Rear, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1582 ccm |
Max power: | 60.8 PS (45 kW) at 4500 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 110 Nm at 2800 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 7.5:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 82.5 x 74 mm (3.2 x 2.9 inches) |
Cooling system: | Air |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 163 km/h (101.3 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0714 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Coupe |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Drums |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Turn circle: | 9 m (354.3 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 852 kg (1878.3 pounds) |
Overall length: | 3960 mm (155.9 inches) |
Overall width: | 1680 mm (66.1 inches) |
Overall height: | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2110 mm (83.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 52 litres (13.74 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |